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FM streets work goes into full swing Monday

Ensign, Euclid to face traffic disruptions

Fort Morgan's major street reconstruction projects for this summer are about to ramp up into full gear, according to a city news release.

That means some traffic disruptions, detours and street closures during the next month or so — and starting Monday.

The 200 through 500 blocks of Ensign Street and the 200 and 300 blocks of Euclid Street will be completely rebuilt. Some preliminary water line and curb/gutter work has already begun on Ensign, and replacement of fire hydrants will start Monday. The hydrant phase of the project may involve single-lane closures.

Pavement grinding will start on both projects next Thursday. Pavement grinding on Ensign is expected to close only half the street at any given time, but Euclid will have to be closed completely during this phase because it is so narrow.

Work on the replacement of the water main line in Ensign Street is scheduled to start the following Monday, July 7. The water line replacement will require the complete closure of one block of Ensign Street at a time, most likely for two days each. The water line replacement on Euclid will take place as soon as the Ensign Street water line work is finished.

The city's water distribution department will coordinate with affected residents and businesses during the water line work, to minimize the length of time these customers may be without water supply.

Both streets are scheduled to be repaved in August, but until then Ensign and Euclid are likely to be under construction.

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In the meantime, the city asks motorists to be aware of possible detours, closures and other disruptions and avoid these areas if possible.

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